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As I've mentioned before and in my profile, I lived in sweden for many years and my children were born there. Currently I'm back living in London and always pining for my old "home" and so we planned a 10 day trip back to Sweden for some xmas fun. Normally we'll fly to Stockholm and go from...

Hi, My eldest daughter is 5 and this summer we've got a few trips planned, maybe what you'd call "proper" trips for the first time. We've camped quite a few times before and so she's cool with all that goes with that, but we've never really done much walking or trekking before. We're planning...

Agreed on the Mora knife. I've had my original one with the plastic handle for about 15 years now and it's still going strong, and I have another fresher looking one from a couple of years back. They may not be glamorous but as was mentioned earlier, they are amazing value.

When I was 35 just after I moved to Sweden. I'd had a knife for many more years though. My 2 daughters have both been exposed to axe usage at age 2 and 4 though (my parents weren't interested in that sort of thing!). The eldest had held the axe and understands what's going on, but she's not...

I was going to post something fuller about this as a straight recommendation thread, as it's a truly wonderful place to trek, but having only joined the forum this week, haven't got round to it yet. Watch this space! Graham

I've been back and forth alot recently ( 6 times a year or more) and I must recommend Norwegian as the way to do it, for both price and convenience, if Gatwick is not a problem to you. You'll get something really cheap normally with Norwegian as long as you can book more than 6-8 weeks in...

well if you're not that pressed for time then I'd recommend one my favourite weekend trips running out of Stockholm, which is to jump on the night train from Stockholm central and go up the Jämtland. I love train travel and Swedish night trains are a joy to behold and remind you of how train...

If you're really pressed for time then obviously somewhere close to the main airports is good. If you fly into Stockholm, there's fantastic nature reserve called Paradiset which is only a few stops south of the central station on the commuter train. The long hiking trail Sormlandsleden goes...

I've had my Nallo 2 for over 15 years now and it' still going strong. Hilleberg may be on the expensive side but they're a lifetime investment.

Hi, I'm so glad I came across this forum :) I'm a 40 year old English guy who grew up in London. I learnt to love the outdoors and camping and walking and various such things in my early twenties. I went on a few courses with the Woodlore school run by Ray Mears in the mid 1990's and...